Lawyers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for lawyers is $84.94 an hour ($176,680 a year). About 23,560 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($159,670). Massachusetts ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.47 | $82,100 |
| 25% of workers | $57.67 | $119,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $84.94 | $176,680 |
| 75% of workers | $135.62 | $282,080 |
| 90% of workers | $180.00 | $374,410 |
Lawyers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $183,350 | 20,080 |
| Worcester | $129,400 | 1,210 |
| Springfield | $123,320 | 770 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $122,670 | 170 |
| Barnstable Town | $122,640 | 250 |
| Pittsfield | $107,400 | 160 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $102,060 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $83,740 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $111,260 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,010 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $221,710 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $143,350 |
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